YEARLY HIGH
41.1034 MNT
YEARLY LOW
24.3319 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2058 MNT

2016 RUB to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 41.1034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 24.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7715 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1082 to the December average rate of 39.9378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.1034 was up 3.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.6935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 205,517 MNT
2015 Average 162,100 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 121,660 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,857.50 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.3208
24.7252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MNT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.7324, compared to 35.6791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.3661 MNT (High: 35.2878 / Low: 30.9217). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0710 MNT (High: 31.9883 / Low: 30.9174).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3661
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2257 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 39.9378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.4648), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4730 (+40.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 39.9378
2015 Avg (December) 28.4648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2747 24.3319 26.1082
February 26.9538 25.2568 26.1515
March 30.4424 27.5140 29.2490
April 31.0137 29.6552 30.2219
May 31.0739 29.7955 30.4449
June 31.0135 29.5631 30.2192
July 31.9883 30.9174 31.3825
August 35.2878 30.9217 33.6234
September 36.2786 33.5036 34.6954
October 37.6499 35.9111 36.8143
November 38.3114 36.9788 37.6213
December 41.1034 38.4417 39.9378